Welcome to Survive Taiwan: The Resident Collective
We don't do travel tips. We provide the intelligence, SOPs, and resident-verified hacks you need to master daily life on the island. Built by those who stayed.
About Us
We don't just live in Taiwan; we operate here. The Resident Collective is a hive-mind, specialized knowledge base built by long-term expats. Our information treasure trove is meant for those who have moved past the honeymoon phase and are ready to master the systems of Taiwan. From humidity management to administrative mastery, we provide the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for a frictionless life in Taiwan.
Taiwan is one of the world's most incredible places to live, but for the English-speaking resident, the "friction" of daily life can be exhausting. From the humidity that ruins your wardrobe to the bureaucratic hurdles of banking and residency, the learning curve is steep.
The Resident Collective was formed to flatten that curve. We are a decentralized group of long-term expats—educators, tech professionals, and business owners—who have spent years documenting the "unwritten rules" of Taiwan.
Why a Collective?
Information about Taiwan in English is often fragmented, outdated, or overly focused on tourists. By pooling our collective intelligence, we provide:
Battle-Tested SOPs: Real-world procedures for domestic maintenance and local systems.
Bureaucratic Clarity: Step-by-step guides to the NIA, NHI, and Ministry of Labor.
Resident Hacks: The specific products, apps, and services that actually work.
It is OK to ask for HELP!
Survive Taiwan is here to help you through Taiwan’s challenges with honest advice and heartfelt support from immigrants who have already gone through it all! We've been there, and are here to help smooth the bumpy ride as you settle in Taiwan. Now that the honeymoon is over, it's time to dig into real life. You can do it!
Survive Taiwan’s advice made my transition to living in Taiwan so much easier and less stressful. I got answers to simple problems I didn't know how to handle on my own. Thank you!
Anna L.
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My partner and I were freaking out about everything after our first few months in Taiwan. Survive Taiwan's organized guides helped calm our nerves. Thank you!
Benjamin R.
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